Her biggest health resolutions for this year are to drink less and spend less time in bed on Instagram. Us too.

Yet it must be said that the Gold Logie award winning actor has some serious get-up-and-go. Her ‘go-to relaxation time’ is working on her garden, which can be pretty strenuous work. No sitting on the couch and binge watching Netflix for Ritchie.

“It’s one of the only activities that helps me to be completely present and in the moment.”

The star who’s been a household name for three decades, isn’t one to sleep in either, despite confessing her love for snuggling up in flannelette sheets.

“Just get up!” Ritchie says. “My most productive hours in the day are the ones before anyone else rises. Who can deal with the anxiety of chasing your own tail for the rest of the day?”

Down to earth and realistic, Ritchie knows she isn’t always going to fit everything into the 24 hours we’re given, and just focuses on doing the best she can.

“Some days I tick all my work boxes, kick goals and have everything under control. Then the next day I am riddled with guilt about housework or time spent with my daughter.

“What I have learnt is that allowing myself to dedicate the time to work that is required regardless of mother’s guilt in turn allows me to be a better mother, partner, friend and daughter the rest of the time.”

And when it all gets too much, it’s time to turn to your ‘home comforts’ – those things that just put a smile on your face no matter what’s going on.

“Listening to my favourite old school tunes and catching some sunshine on my face,” Ritchie says of her ‘happy place’. “A little Vitamin D can do wonders for us all.”

Speaking of skin, the QV ambassador is big on beauty. She recommends the QV Face Rescue Gel to keep your skin looking young, plump and hydrated, no matter what the day throws at you.